2006 Kia Picanto vs. 1994 Toyota Venture
To start off, 2006 Kia Picanto is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Toyota Venture. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Toyota Venture would be higher. At 1,812 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Toyota Venture is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Toyota Venture (87 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2006 Kia Picanto. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Venture should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Picanto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Picanto weights approximately 660 kg more than 1994 Toyota Venture.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1994 Toyota Venture (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Picanto. (100 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1994 Toyota Venture will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Picanto. 2006 Kia Picanto has automatic transmission and 1994 Toyota Venture has manual transmission. 1994 Toyota Venture will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Kia Picanto will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Kia Picanto | 1994 Toyota Venture | |
| Make | Kia | Toyota |
| Model | Picanto | Venture |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1086 cc | 1812 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2510 mm |
